tas5tas' 237g Total System Build

Glad to be of service......It's only been about 5 days under the T5's, but I've already noticed a difference in my blues and oranges. The entire tank looks completely different than when I had the Lumenbrights and VHO actinics. I don't think I'll ever go back to metal halides.
 
Thanks Marc....I can't wait for everything to grow in nicely so I can smooth talk the wife into the In-wall Tank I want.
 
I received my 2nd Vortech today(replacement) and all I can say is WOW!! Having two of them running is awesome!! The random, massive, chaotic flow is very impressive. I have the two of them running in short pulse mode 100% and anti-synched. I have them set to where they don't produce a wave, but do produce nice short bursts of flow that have my SPS polyps swaying back and forth. I may end up switching to reefcrest, but for now I'll see how the corals respond with this flow pattern. I can't wait to get another 2 Vortechs to place toward the bottom on each side behind my rock structure.
 
If I add two more Vortechs....I could be a member of the 100x/hour Turnover Club!!! LOL

Right now I have 56x/hour turnover in my display. Sitting around 7000gph currently.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15335991#post15335991 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcliffy2
Looking good - great color with that bulb combo.
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Yeah...I know over time that the colors will look even better. It hasn't even been a week since I put the T5's on my tank.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15338156#post15338156 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by evogames
The T5's do look nice. So your tank is brighter with just the T5's?
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Alot brighter!! I also have even light distribution now as well.


Update......I accidentally broke my blue mili frag into 3 pieces while cleaning the back glass today. I know have a 2" piece with 2 branches, a 1" piece, and a 1/2" piece. As a result, I moved all rockwork a little towards the fron of the tank to allow for easier cleaning of the back glass. Polyps are already back out on all pieces and everything looks good as of now. I pulled the entire column that they are mounted to out of the water and used super glue gel to re-attach.
 
The corals must really like the T5 lighting because growth has absolutely exploded over the last week. The corals continue to color morph as well....my ORA Tri-Color Valida is starting to look really awesome. It's a real faint peach color with purple tips and green polyps. I will post a 6 month updated Full Tank Shot next Wednesday on the 22nd when the tank is officially 6 months old. I was looking at pics this morning from the first day it had water and WOW...what a transformation my tank has made in a short 6 months. I can't wait to see it this time next year.
 
Nice set up, how is the Hurricone working out for you? Was the Sicce pump causing the noise problem with your old skimmer?
 
The Hurricone is awesome....the sicce pumps were junk!! They were so loud. After throwing parts at them for a couple of months I got them quieted down enough to sell the skimmer and buy the Hurricone. Thanks for the comments on my setup. Just got in from vacation so I'm doing the normal checks right now on the tank.
 
Picked up some nice cherry pieces while gone on vacation!!! Picked up a softball size colony of ORA Bird of Paradise Birdsnest, some Green Stardust Purple People Eater Zoas, some Tubs Blue Zoas, and some Solar Zoas. I also picked up a nice 6" Male Blonde Naso Tang. Will be calling tomorrow to get some prices on glass so I can start building my frag tank. Tank is doing great, but I'm relieved to be home so I could see it with my own eyes. Will try to get the new pics up when I get a chance....the next couple of days will be busy trying to get back into my daily routine.
 
I bought a few new fish today for my tank as Chris Brightwell recommended because of my tank being nutrient starved. I bought a small Ocellaris Clown to mate up with my large female and I also bought a pair of Black and White Ocellaris Clowns. They are still acclimating in a bucket since my LFS had their tanks @ 1.012sg. I keep my tank at 1.026sg, so it's going to take a while to acclimate these fish. Will have to wait and see how my bully 6-line Wrasse reacts to them being in the tank.
 
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